fondness

Example Sentences

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While Mr. Mars has always been known for his fondness for retro textures, the new album takes this tendency to the extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

A retired English literature teacher from Tura Government College, with a fondness for Romantic poetry, Momin had little reason to believe that a camera would one day frame her face.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

According to a previous listing for the property, it boasts three structures—a massive main residence and two guest cottages—offering a compound that’s ideal for those with a fondness for hosting large groups of guests.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

The main quibble with this second season is the writers’ heavy reliance on our fondness for the returning cast, which comes at the expense of newcomers like Al-Hashimi or the latest crop of medical students.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2026

He also had a special fondness for Parslow, which pleased Charles no end.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman